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Jenő Major

1891 – 1972

Hungarian military officer

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Lived 1891 – 1972 (aged 80). Jenő Major was a Hungarian military personnel.

Jenő Major (born Jenő Majer; 6 August 1891 – 13 January 1972) was a Hungarian military officer, who served as the last Commander of the Hungarian Second Army during the Second World War.

He attended the Ludovica Academy, he was commissioned as an infantry lieutenant in 1912. He took part in World War I. He graduated from the military academy between 1923, then served in various staff positions, and until 1938 was a teacher of military history at Ludovica Academy. Between 1938 and 1940, he was department head at the Ministry of Defense and was promoted to Major general. Between 1941–1944 he was the commander of the 1st Armored Division, in 1943 he was appointed Lieutenant general.

From the Arrow Parties takeover, he became the commander of the 2nd Army, as Colonel general. After the destruction of his Army, he became Inspector-General of the Hungarian Army in Germany from 1 December 1944. He avoided extradition to Hungary and lived the remainder of his life in West Germany.

Awards and decorations

Works Emléktöredékek - Visszaemlékezés az 1944. március és 1945. július közötti háborús eseményekre, Petit Real, Budapest, 2000.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jenő Major?

Hungarian military officer (1891–1972)

When was Jenő Major born?

Jenő Major was born on 6 August 1891 in Baksa.

When did Jenő Major die?

Jenő Major died on 13 January 1972 in Sonthofen.

What was Jenő Major's occupation?

Jenő Major was a military personnel.

What nationality was Jenő Major?

Jenő Major was Hungarian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jenő Major

· Wikidata: Q6180087

· DBpedia: Jenő Major

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